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Freshly baked pull apart garlic cheese bread made with sourdough starter and sprinkled herbs.

Homemade Pull Apart Garlic Cheese Bread with Sourdough Starter


  • Total Time: 5 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

A golden, buttery pull apart bread layered with garlic butter, melted cheese, and tangy sourdough flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or cozy family snack, this recipe uses simple ingredients and yields irresistibly soft, cheesy layers that everyone will love.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup active sourdough starter or discard
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Instructions

    1. In a large bowl combine sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, and sugar until smooth.

    2. Add flour and salt and mix until a sticky dough forms.

    3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until elastic and smooth.

    4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 3–4 hours until doubled.

    5. While the dough rises, melt butter with garlic, olive oil, and parsley to make garlic butter.

    6. Punch down the dough and roll it into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle.

    7. Brush the dough with garlic butter and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan.

    8. Cut the dough into pieces, stack them in a greased loaf or round pan, cover, and let rise 45–60 minutes.

    9. Preheat the oven to 350°F, brush the top with more garlic butter, and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

    10. Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 8 servings

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